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In notarizing a paper document, a notary public shall:

A. sign by hand on the notarial certificate exactly and only the name indicated on the notary public’s seal or stamp;

B. not sign using a facsimile stamp or an electronic or other printing method; and

C. affix the official signature only at the time the notarial act is performed.

History: Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 17.

ANNOTATIONS

Delayed repeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 21, § 36 repeals 14-12A-17 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2022.

Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 28 Laws 2003, ch. 286, § 17 effective July 1, 2003.